Oil Spill Threatening Fishing Economy, Culture in Louisiana

[ProSense]

Source: Voice of America

U.S. authorities have expanded fishing restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico because of fears of contamination from the BP oil leak. The spill poses a threat to the safety of seafood from the Gulf, and the future of the fishing industry in Louisiana and nearby states.

Environmental damage from the oil spill is spreading across the Louisiana coastline. Crews are deployed in Lake Barre to clean marshland hit by oil residue. Officials say oil is moving onto land, in spite of boom and other containment measures.

Environmental experts say the oil is likely to kill the grass in this marsh. But crews try to collect it before it spreads to other areas. Coast Guard chief warrant officer Adam Wine says the work involves using special towels to wipe up the sticky oil.

"It flowed in with the various tides," said Adam Wine. "We're not necessarily seeing anything out in the open water, but then it comes and mixes in with the grass. It sticks to anything and the grass is the first thing out there and it sticks right to it."




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[Hawkeye-X]

1. This article wins the "No Shit, Sherlock" award.

[AsahinaKimi]

2. I guess the next question should be ..

What will happen next? Will there be huge law suits? Will BP be forced to go into bankruptcy? Will there be criminal cases?

This can't go unpunished. If it does, will it be worse then say, letting Bush/Cheney get away with their war crimes?